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sktn77a
Virtuoso
Feb 25, 2025

R7000 security settings keep being requested

I have 4 Netgear R7000 routers at different locations.  I just updated one of them to the latest firmware version (1.0.12.216) and am having an issue I don't have with any of the others.  When loggin...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 25, 2025

Possible something got messed up on the FW update. Best to reset the router and setup from scratch and during the setup wizard, input those security values. Be sure to write down this important information for safe keeping should something happen. 

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    sktn77a
    Virtuoso
    Feb 25, 2025

    Thanks.  I've reset the router a couple of times already and gone through the process again but it's still doing the same thing (?)

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      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Feb 25, 2025

      What browser are you using? Happens with a different browser? Try Firefox, MS Edge or Opera? 

      Be sure to clear out all browser caches and any saved PW profiles with in the browser as well. 

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        sktn77a
        Virtuoso
        Feb 25, 2025

        Good idea.  I'll try Edge and clear out the caches.